ASC - the Artist Studio Company - is a charity dedicated to supporting artists and makers, promoting the arts and educating the public in the arts. They are a leading affordable workspace provider to the creative sector in London and offer additional support through training, mentoring and grant funding. Their head office is based at the Handbag Factory. Following on from the expansion of the gallery spaces here they will be offering two awards for a future duo show at the Handbag Factory galleries.

We will be offering two residency awards at either the Croydon or Vauxhall print studios. The studios provides open access print facilities seven days a week for both screenprint and intaglio/relief processes, artist studios and desk spaces and a varied programme of workshops taught by professional artists and designers.

Seed: are based in Frome, Somerset. More than just a (very lovely) shop, they are home to an emerging generation of creative talent. They specialise in sourcing a diverse mix of homewares, jewellery, textiles and ceramics, hand picked from across the UK and beyond. Seed are offering entry to their Summer exhibition in 2026 or to appear in their shop window. 

No Place Art : established in 2018, is an artist-led initiative dedicated to supporting and connecting artists with those who champion their work. Through thoughtfully curated exhibitions, they create opportunities for artists to showcase their work, engage with collectors, and foster meaningful collaborations with arts organisations and industry leaders. Their tailored awards further enrich artistic practice and expand professional networks. No Place Art will award an entry to their 2025 exhibition.

The Frame Library specialises in contemporary conservation framing for the fine arts, working closely with artists, galleries, designers and art collectors. They will award a £150 voucher towards framing costs.

John Purcell Paper supply a whole range of papers and boards from their south London warehouse. They will award a £150 voucher.

SCREENTEC supply materials and offer services for screen printing. They will award £150 voucher.

London Screen Services a screenprinting supplier, will award a voucher for materials.